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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Bizarre drink-driving rule could land you £2,500 for just standing next to your car

With the festive season here and many tempted to drink more alcohol than they normally would, it's important to know what's inside the limit.

Many people will be heading out to work Christmas parties, boozy dinners with friends, or meeting for a quiet one down the pub. You might think that as long as you don't get behind the wheel while drunk that's enough, but there are some more obscure rules that could catch you out.

Car and van leasing company Vanarama is now warning Brits that simply standing next to their car whilst under the influence of alcohol could land you with a £2,500 fine and three months imprisonment.

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